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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.25, 5,335.46 and 2,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.25, 5,335.46 and 2,295.69 is: 3,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.25 : 5,335.46 = 2,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.25/5,335.46 = 2,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.25x = 5,335.46 × 2,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.25x = 12,248,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,550.69/3,866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.07

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